Kia’s electric vehicle lineup is expanding with the introduction of the EV4 sedan and hatchback. The EV4 Hatchback, recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring, offers a look into the upcoming model’s design and performance. Sharing the E-GMP platform with the EV6 crossover, the EV4 will be available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. While the sedan is likely to be offered in the United States, the hatchback is specifically designed for the European market, where sedans have seen declining popularity. The EV4 Hatchback is expected to enter production next year, with deliveries following shortly after. As the model approaches…
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The Plymouth Barracuda, while a popular muscle car, was unique in its availability of the legendary 426 cubic inch HEMI engine. Unlike its contemporaries like the Road Runner and Satellite, the Barracuda only offered this powerful V8 for two model years, 1970 and 1971. This rarity, coupled with the HEMI’s discontinuation in 1971, has made the HEMI Cuda a highly sought-after and valuable collector’s item. Despite the passage of over five decades since its production, the HEMI Cuda remains a desirable choice for many classic car enthusiasts. While some examples have been restored or are in various stages of restoration,…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CNN to participate in a debate on Oct. 23 and hopes Republican rival Donald Trump will face her again less than two weeks ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, the Democratic candidate’s campaign said on Saturday. “Vice President Harris is ready for another opportunity to share a stage with Donald Trump, and she has accepted CNN’s invitation to a debate on October 23. Donald Trump should have no problem agreeing to this debate,” Jen O’Malley Dillon, the chair of the Harris campaign, said in a statement. The Trump…
This article was written byFollowI’m Jason Ditz and I have 20 years of experience in foreign policy research. My work has appeared in Forbes, Toronto Star, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Providence Journal, Washington Times and the Detroit Free Press, as well as American Conservative Magazine and the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. I have been writing investment analysis, with a focus on deep-discount value plays, for over 25 years. I I got my start analyzing securities for a stock-picking contest on the now defunct StockJungle in college. After winning one of the top prizes for quarterly performance, I was hired to write…
Following a terrific start to the year, Super Micro Computer’s (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock chart has undergone a stark reversal over the past six months. It has lost close to 60% of its value from its peak, and recent developments seem to have further dented investor confidence in the company.First, the fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results it released on Aug. 6 weren’t up to Wall Street’s expectations, and management’s guidance was disappointing. Second, short-seller Hindenburg Research released a report alleging accounting irregularities at Supermicro. Then, Supermicro management announced that it was delaying the filing of its annual report, which only added to…
Men have been steadily dropping out of the workforce, especially men ages 25 to 54, who are considered to be in their prime working years.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for prime-age working men was 3.4% in August 2024. This number primarily includes those who are unemployed and looking for a job. But about 10.5% of men in their prime working years, or roughly 6.8 million men nationwide, are neither working nor looking for employment, compared with just 2.5% in 1954.”The long-term decline in labor force participation by so-called prime-age men is a tremendous worry…
From creation to disposal, Apple has always taken responsibility for its products in all aspects. This time the brand-new iPhone 16 lineup has a 30% reduced carbon footprint. Their latest Product Environmental Report emphasizes sustainability and showcases how smartly they have reduced climate impact, conserved resources, and used safer materials in their design and aesthetics. Eco-Conscious Design with 30% Recycled Materials The first step to sustainability with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is incorporating over 30% recycled or renewables in its design. The company aims to eventually source only sustainable and carbon-free materials while maintaining responsible sourcing of…
62% of Americans own stock, according to a Gallup poll. So are you making the most of your investments?Fidelity Investments VP and financial consultant Ryan Viktorin, CFP, joins Wealth! to discuss her top tips for beginner investors.”I think it’s really important to just zoom out and create a framework for yourself,” Viktorin says. The first step in creating this framework is to narrow down ‘the who, the what, the when.'” Investors should think about whether they’re investing for themselves or for their family, as well as if they’re planning for any milestones like buying a home or retiring.Next, they should…
A major exchange-traded fund and mutual fund manager finds the winning gold trade isn’t talked about as much as the artificial intelligence trade — but maybe it should be.VanEck CEO Jan van Eck thinks the best investment this year is “the hedge against political cycles.” To him, that means investing in gold. “It is quietly the best performing asset this year,” Van Eck told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” from the Future Proof conference in Huntington Beach on Monday.Gold hit another record on Friday, its 37th record this year. As of Friday’s market close, it is up 28% since the start of the year.Van…
SiriusXM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) launched nearly a generation ago with big plans to disrupt media.Fast-forward to 2024 and those plans seem to have mostly fallen flat. Internet-native alternatives like Spotify dwarf SiriusXM in audience size and market cap, and SiriusXM has struggled to break away from the automotive market where it’s most popular.However, SiriusXM just made an unusual move, and some investors seem to think it could be a catalyst for a breakout in the stock.Image source: Getty Images.A spin-off and a reverse stock splitOn Sept. 9, Liberty Media completed its spin-off of Liberty SiriusXM Holdings, which is now known…